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Bank of America Fined $1.21B: AML Failures Explained
The U.S. Treasury has fined Bank of America $1.21 billion for failing anti-money-laundering and sanctions obligations. The penalty highlights growing regulatory pressure on financial institutions and signals what crypto firms and investors can expect going forward.
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Bitwise NEAR ETF: AI Crypto Infrastructure Bet Explained
Bitwise has filed for a NEAR ETF while SVRN aims to accumulate 10% of NEAR’s token supply. Both strategies reflect a shared conviction: blockchain infrastructure will power the AI-driven economy. Here’s what investors need to know.
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Coinbase Urges Bitcoin Quantum Fix: Why It Matters Now
Coinbase, which controls around 5% of all bitcoin, is urging the crypto industry to begin building quantum-resistant defenses now. Learn why this warning matters and what everyday users can do to prepare.
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Kraken Parent Payward Gets Full Dubai License: UAE Launch Ahead
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has secured a full crypto license from Dubai regulators, paving the way for a complete UAE launch. The move strengthens Kraken’s global footprint and offers UAE traders a fully regulated platform.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $84,000 Despite $681M ETF Outflows
Bitcoin has climbed back above $84,000 despite $681 million in ETF outflows last week. Falling oil prices and shifting macro sentiment are fueling the rally, highlighting Bitcoin’s resilience even as institutional products see selling pressure.
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Bitcoin as Collateral: South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank Launches BTC-Backed Loans
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank has launched business loans denominated in won and backed by Bitcoin collateral. The product marks a significant step in bridging traditional banking with digital assets, offering new liquidity options for businesses while raising questions about custody and volatility.
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Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: New Shield for the Lightning Network
Researchers have built the first working post-quantum defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, protecting it from the looming threat of quantum computers. This breakthrough shows that Bitcoin’s ecosystem is preparing today for tomorrow’s security challenges.
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TRON Q3 2026 Report: $2.21T Stablecoin Settlement
TRON’s Q3 2026 report reveals $2.21 trillion in stablecoin settlement and $30 trillion in cumulative transaction volume, cementing its role as a leading blockchain for digital payments and DeFi.